The Heirloom For Disaster

There was no movement, none from me or from the people around. The nerve of her to come out and put a blame on me, I was shaken, infact any one would be if put in the situation I was in right now.

Damon's face was cold, his expression was the only one I cared most about right now. I was scared of what he might say next, my heart was beating.... so hard you could hear the sound from outside.

I looked at the maid who had accused me for something I didn't do but only thought of.

"I never went to his room, where did you get such idea from?" I decided to defend myself before things get messy, it's bad enough that he dislikes me, I don't want him to hate me any further.

For the first time after the long pause we all took, Damon looked at me, his gaze was of a kind that try to read a person's innocence from their behavior.

Damon let out a long sigh before he said. "Someone went in my room and took something which is very precious to me." He paused before he stared directly at me. "Miss Priscilla, if it hadn't been for Elizabeth's child I would have kicked you out..... Being a peasant shouldn't make you a thief....." He said coldly.

"Thief? Peasant?" I repeated before looking around to see the others especially Xander and Beatriz who I thought would have stood up for me but none of them did, they allowed this dictator belittle me.

I had my pride and dignity intact before I came into this house, I kept them aside for the sake of my mother but not once have I ever considered stealing from someone even though I am desperately in need of the money.

And for someone I dread not being able to thank properly I am glad I never did.

"Listen mister" I said firmly which he gave me an incredulous look with a bit of surprise as if he was suddenly interested in what I had to say prior to my change in tone. "I don't need you calling me a thief even when it hasn't been proven that I stole anything from you, I might be a calm but I can get mad easily..... I also don't have any regard for people who look down just because they are poor, I very much know you despise me for some useless reason only you and your family knows but I won't take it one bit if you dare look down, and about whatever was stolen name your price and I will compensate you for it....."

I was just about to feel happy for standing up for myself when he announced, "one million euros...." I choked. "Come again" I said to him.

He gave a one sided smile because he knew there was no way in hell would I be able to pay for that, you can blame my running mouth for not keeping shut.

"It's the family heirloom which has been passed down from generation to generations and right now it's worth is one million....."

"Why did you keep such an expensive thing in the house!" I said aloud which made him raise a brow and the others were shocked at my outburst.

He got up from his throne and walked towards me, "I expect the money to be sent to my account before tomorrow" he said before he left.

My legs felt like jelly, I could have just kept shut when he called me this and peasant, at least then he wasn't telling me to pay an unimaginable amount of money for a single old thing that they refuse to throw away.

While in the state of lapse, I felt a warm hand touch on my cold skin which sent shivers down my spine. "Don't mind my brother, I know you didn't do it, infact I believe he is doing this to get you out of here" Xander comforted, something I needed minutes ago, I wanted assurance but Xander stood there watching me being chastise by his brother.

I still remember he returned a key moment before Damon had returned and Beatriz also has a lot of keys which could also open Damon's room probably. There was a high tendency one of them did it, but why would they want to steal what belongs to the family?

I smiled at Xander who was still hovering around me and he smiled back.

"How about we go for a walk so you can loosen up a little bit, I know I need one, my brother can be really intense when it comes to this things" he took my hand and led me to the family farm which was a longer distance from his house and the mansion.

They had workers in there as well who took care of the livestock and the farm lands, it was a whole different world there. There was a pond we're the tiny little fishes are in, then the stable, for the first time I saw a horse! It is so big that I wanted to ride it but they said the only available horse was Damon's and nobody touches her and that the others are resting..... I can't understand why fifty other horses needed to rest.

Anyways, Xander took me to see the family in charge of the farm lands, it was Elizabeth's family. The emotional side of me wanted to cry when I saw them, her father and mother were very much welcoming when they saw Xander and I approaching their doorstep.

"Alex!" The woman who looked Beatriz age but without the wrinkles rushed to hug Xander. "When did you return?" She asked while hugging him.

"A week ago, I was unable to visit because....." Xander wanted to further explain but Elizabeth mother understood quickly.

"It's fine, and who is this? You finally have a girlfriend, Alex" Elizabeth mother playfully taps his shoulder and Xander scratched his head blushing, I knew they were talking about me which made introduce myself.

"Good afternoon, I am Priscilla" I said smiling.

"Oh.... Celia, welcome my child, let's go in first I prepared some food" She entered inside the house and I never got to correct her.

The house was warm and homely, the smell of home cooked meal engulfed the entire room, I was in awe of the way the entire setting was. Elizabeth father was watching the news when we entered and Xander rushed in to greet him.

Xander must really be loved by this family, I gave my greetings as well and he too mistook me for Xander's girlfriend. I checked round for any old picture of Elizabeth among the picture frames on the table before Elizabeth's mum asked everyone to come to the dinning.

We all sat and Elizabeth father made sure we prayed before we ate.

"So where did you two meet? I know Alex is a playboy and he never gets serious with any of his girlfriend" Elizabeth mum said as she dished the food for us all.

"Ma, Priscilla isn't my girlfriend" Xander thought to correct before it becomes permanent.

"I am so sorry, I didn't know but you and Celia will make a better couple, so who are you?" She asked.

"She is carrying Elizabeth child" Xander said in the most misunderstanding way which made the couple question their daughter sexuality. "Oh no, what I meant to say was that Elizabeth decided to take up surrogacy since she couldn't have a child by herself"

When Elizabeth mother was reminded of daughters inability she dropped the pot of chili on the ground and teared up.